Project CJ (Caring for Juniors) is a food assistance program that benefits students who come from low-income families and attend Title One elementary schools in San Antonio. The goal of Project CJ is to ensure children have enough healthy snacks and food options during their time away from school and on weekends, and not just […]
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Being the spouse of a police officer is not for the faint of heart. The spouse many times finds themselves married to a person who is already married – to their job, their partner, their badge. From eating at odd hours, celebrating holidays on odd days and spending nights alone, it is not always an […]
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Mark your calendars for the SAPOA Blue Cares Fourth Annual Memorial Festival! Scheduled for March 7th at the San Antonio Police Academy, join us from 11am to 4pm and take in cultural and historical displays, arts and crafts, and raffles. This is a family event so bring the kids to enjoy our children’s play area […]
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Alzheimer’s disease and all types of dementia can really take a toll on a family. Being a caregiver can be tough, especially when you need to support your loved one in addition to being the breadwinner of the family. Ontario Police officers were called to a home for what they thought was a domestic dispute […]
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Recently in Raleigh, NC, an off-duty state trooper just happened to be driving down a rural road when he saw an oncoming car slip and skid into an icy creek and flip over. Trooper Christopher J. Matos is being hailed for his quick thinking as he jumped into the water and pulled a fourteen year […]
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Blue Cares is all about giving back to the community. As police officers, we want to serve and protect San Antonio and that means more than just fighting crime and keeping the streets safe. It means helping children and families build a life that allows them to live, work, and play, safely and happily. It […]
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Blue Cares is proud to be a part of Project CJ! CJ stands for “Caring for Juniors” and the program benefits students from low-income families who attend Title One elementary schools in our city. It’s important for children to have healthy food options while they are away from school and on the weekends and holidays. […]
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Rarely do random acts of kindness make the news when so much is going on in our world and in our city. However, this one grabbed attention across the country. The Cottonwood Heights Police Department in Utah posted a picture to their twitter feed saying “This note was left on the windshield of a marked […]
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“When a police officer is killed, it’s not an agency that loses an officer, it’s an entire nation.” -Chris Cosgriff, OMDP (Officer Down Memorial Page) Founder During the holiday season, as we surround ourselves with family, friends, traditions and merriment, we may also experience a painful reminder of those we loved who are no longer […]
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